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This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition
Aug31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition. This exhibition is…

Sunday, August 31st
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Aug31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Sunday, August 31st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom
Aug31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom

Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom is a massive and immersive series comprising embellishments of glass, crystals, shells, sand, metal, and…

Sunday, August 31st
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Aug31
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…

Sunday, August 31st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing
Aug31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing

This exhibition at the National Public Housing Museum explores the role of open space—large lawns and tenant gardens, paved paths and play spaces, shady seating…

Sunday, August 31st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection
Aug31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e features 70 works and handcrafted objects by the masters of Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868). The collection features 53 woodblock prints and original…

Sunday, August 31st
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Aug31
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Sunday, August 31st
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk
Aug31

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk

Explore the Chicago Riverwalk with our knowledgeable volunteers! InstaGreeter walks take you on a free hour-long guided walk of the Riverwalk, without the need to…

Sunday, August 31st
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Aug31

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Sunday, August 31st
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
WingOut Chicago 2025
Aug31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

WingOut Chicago 2025

Discover WingOut Chicago: The Ultimate Chicken Wing Block Party Join us at Gallagher Way in Wrigleyville for Chicago’s most mouth-watering outdoor event of the summer!…

Sunday, August 31st
11:30 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Gallagher Way
3635 North Clark Street
Rappel In Northwest Chicago
Aug31
Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Rappel In Northwest Chicago

Conquer your limits at 168 feet up and rappel down the Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca Illinois. Professional equipment provided and no experience needed. Trained…

Sunday, August 31st
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Westin Chicago Northwest
400 Park Blvd.
Taste of Polonia
Aug31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Taste of Polonia

Join us for an unforgettable four-day festival featuring nonstop live music, captivating dance performances, authentic Polish cuisine and beer, engaging exhibitions, local vendors, a lively…

Sunday, August 31st
12:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Copernicus Center
5216 W Lawrence Avenue
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
Aug31
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle

Experience Chicago’s Stunning Skyline from the Water! AVAILABLE NOW SAIL DAILY May 16, THROUGH Sept 28! Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with…

Sunday, August 31st
1:00 p.m.2:15 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
Aug31
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle

Experience Chicago’s Stunning Skyline from the Water! AVAILABLE NOW SAIL DAILY May 16, THROUGH Sept 28! Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with…

Sunday, August 31st
3:00 p.m.4:15 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train
Aug31
Theatre & Performing Arts

Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train

A cage-rattling prison drama from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis (BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY) that boldly examines faith, dignity, and our system of justice.…

Sunday, August 31st
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660
A New Brain
Aug31
Theatre & Performing Arts

A New Brain

Gordon Schwinn is a talented yet frustrated composer who is working on a children’s TV show and is having a hard time composing a song…

Sunday, August 31st
3:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Hoover-Leppen Theatre
3656 North Halsted Street
TWIHARD! A Twilight Musical Parody
Aug31
Theatre & Performing Arts

TWIHARD! A Twilight Musical Parody

Otherworld Theatre Company, the premier sci-fi and fantasy live theater production company in North America presents “TWIHARD! A Twilight Musical Parody” for a special six-week…

Sunday, August 31st
4:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Apollo Theater
2550 N. Lincoln Ave.
Family Magic Show: Young Astronauts Welcome
Aug31
Theatre & Performing Arts

Family Magic Show: Young Astronauts Welcome

A magic show for the whole family!  It’s a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.  This show takes place on the last Sunday of…

Sunday, August 31st
4:30 p.m.5:15 p.m.
cosmic underground theater
3433 W Fullerton Ave
90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Aug31
Tours & Attractions

90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago

Experience Chicago’s Best 90-Min Architecture Boat Tour starting May 3, 2025! Led by expert tour guides, this is perfect for all ages. Explore the city’s…

Sunday, August 31st
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Summer Of George, 900 South Wells Street, Chicago, United States
Summer Of George, 900 South Wells Street, Chicago, United States
Evanston Art Center’s 23rd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo
Aug31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center’s 23rd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to announce our Call for Art for our 23rd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo. EXHIBITION: 23rd Annual…

Sunday, August 31st
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
System Of A Down & Avenged Sevenfold with special guest Polyphia
Aug31
Music & Comedy

System Of A Down & Avenged Sevenfold with special guest Polyphia

Iconic 1990s and 2000s rock band System of a Down will play six massive stadium shows as part of a limited tour in 2025, and…

Sunday, August 31st
5:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Drive
Zakir Khan Live!
Aug31
Music & Comedy

Zakir Khan Live!

Indian comedian Zakir Khan will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Aug. 31, 2025.

Sunday, August 31st
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Aug31
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available May 8 through…

Sunday, August 31st
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
The Annoyance Sketch Show: Late Stage Everything
Aug31
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Annoyance Sketch Show: Late Stage Everything

The trains are late, the apps are broken, the bees are dying, and the algorithm knows your deepest fears. So what do we do? We…

Sunday, August 31st
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
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